http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/spridgets-aus/ Australian Sprite and Midget Enthusiasts Mon, 09 Nov 2009 04:45:48 GMT wicked http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/spridgets-aus/message/11473 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/spridgets-aus/message/11473 A reminder that the biggest Sprite Challenge "Down Under" is being held next Easter 2010 at Goulburn, just a couple hours south of Sydney NSW. Registration is Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:25:33 GMT http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/spridgets-aus/message/11472 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/spridgets-aus/message/11472 Reminder from: spridgets-aus Yahoo! Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/spridgets-aus/cal SCCA Monthly Meeting Tuesday November 10, 2009 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:53:21 GMT Ian http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/spridgets-aus/message/11471 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/spridgets-aus/message/11471 Indeed! Alternatively move the Sprite into the doghouse and then everyone's happy - with the exception perhaps of the dog! Ian Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:58:43 GMT Edward Charles http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/spridgets-aus/message/11470 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/spridgets-aus/message/11470 Gentlemen, Wisdom or Folly? An answer is that you keep your Sprite in the garage - and then you 'officially' live there too!!! It's more comfortable than the Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:58:06 GMT Bruce Miles http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/spridgets-aus/message/11469 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/spridgets-aus/message/11469 Thanks Ian, If I am so wise, why do I find myself doing it again? Was the ouch the result of your wife smacking you on the back of the head. I know if I said Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:16:22 GMT Ian http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/spridgets-aus/message/11468 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/spridgets-aus/message/11468 Wise words Bruce, have been throwing money at mine seen it all started with 'a bit of a sticky handbrake' now I've got a new cylinder head and a list as long Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:23:07 GMT Warren Lawlor http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/spridgets-aus/message/11467 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/spridgets-aus/message/11467 Thanks Bruce.... I currently have a white car that needed a simple thrust bearing change.. now the whole car is being resprayed and... and.... For a Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:46:18 GMT Bruce Miles http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/spridgets-aus/message/11466 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/spridgets-aus/message/11466 Waz, Your wallet is in immediate danger- not, I hasten to add from Colin in particular, but from all the other things done "whilst the engine is out". It Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:50:50 GMT Colin Dodds http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/spridgets-aus/message/11465 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/spridgets-aus/message/11465 G'day Common problem, caused by internal wear in the case. The 1st gear over-selects and lock in place. It will happen again, with increasing frequency. $300 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:53:51 GMT wicked http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/spridgets-aus/message/11464 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/spridgets-aus/message/11464 Hi, what would cause a Mk3 Sprite to be stuck hard in first gear? It previously was stuck for a few moments in traffic, but after taking it arround the block Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:30:25 GMT Bruce Miles http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/spridgets-aus/message/11463 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/spridgets-aus/message/11463 I am having a clean up at home - apparently I need to free up some space so will be selling off surplus bits as I get around to it. To start with - complete Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:10:58 GMT John A Smith http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/spridgets-aus/message/11462 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/spridgets-aus/message/11462 Good on you Colin! I like buying direct so save one for me and let me know how to pay. John A. Smith 28 October 2009 _____ From: spridgets-aus@yahoogroups.com Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:53:56 GMT Colin Dodds http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/spridgets-aus/message/11461 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/spridgets-aus/message/11461 G'day guys Eric just grabbed the very last "50th anniversary" boot badge. There are none left, and no plans to make more. If you have missed out, hang around Sat, 24 Oct 2009 11:22:26 GMT johnalison020768 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/spridgets-aus/message/11460 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/spridgets-aus/message/11460 Heh Waz, Is that called serendipity? Yes we do have our Annual Sprite Expo on this Sunday! So if anyone is in the area and hasn't yet heard the details are: CT Thu, 22 Oct 2009 02:50:16 GMT wicked http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/spridgets-aus/message/11459 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/spridgets-aus/message/11459 Hi, a reminder than the SCCA concourse is on this weekend for Sydneysiders: Gladesville Reserve, Gladesville with the MG club. $5.00 entry to the ground (as